LEARN/CREATE (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

11:30 am

Simply Ming"Sambal & Dijon"
Guest Chef: Andy Husbands. Sambal, a spicy Asian condiment, and Dijon mustard, a classic French favorite, are East-West flavors that have found their way into Ming's favorite dishes. Forget your traditional steak sandwich after Ming puts his spin on the favorite with an "All-In-One" creation: Sliced Hanger Steak and Onion Hoagie. D

12:00 pm

Seasons of Life"Middle Adulthood (Ages 40-60)"
Older adults are concerned with creating a legacy for the next generation, changes in life direction, and personal goal achievement.G

1:00 pm

Growing Old in a New Age"Love, Intimacy, and Sexuality"
Examines the sources of love and affection in old age and describes how aging may affect sexual and reproductive functioning. Older adults discuss their continuing need for companionship, intimacy, love, and sex. D

2:00 pm

Art Through Time: A Global View"The Body"
Focuses on how the human body has been central to the art of every culture - evidenced in the sexually ambiguous representations of an Egyptian pharaoh, Polynesian tattoo traditions, ancient Greek nudes, Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling, and the multimedia performances of contemporary Samoan-Japanese artist Shigeyuki Kihara. D

2:30 pm

The War Against Microbes
Producer Michael Schwarz (Mystery of Memory, The Body's Secret Army, Botany of Desire, Muhammad: Legacy of A Prophet), brings his gift for unraveling complex topics to the subject of infectious diseases. In the past century, the tremendous expansion of scientific knowledge about the causes of infectious diseases has helped to more than double average global life expectancy. But as far as we've come, we still face some very daunting scientific challenges. D

3:00 pm

Age of Champions
AGE OF CHAMPIONS follows five competitors who sprint, leap and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. You'll meet a 100-year-old tennis champion, 86-year-old pole vaulter and rough-and- tumble basketball grandmothers as they triumph over the limitations of age. But when one athlete loses a spouse and another is diagnosed with cancer, they've got to dig even deeper to make their Olympic dreams come true. D

4:00 pm

Social Studies In Action: A Methodology Workshop, K-5"Workshop 4. Applying Themes and Disciplines"
What do we teach? Working from the NCSS themes and standards, the onscreen teachers identify approaches to integrating disciplines while teaching social studies content. Classroom video segments illustrate effective strategies for teaching across the curriculum and provide an opportunity to reflect on teaching practices. The session ends with the teachers developing a lesson plan that incorporates a variety of themes and disciplines. D

5:00 pm

Hands On Crafts for Kids"Trendy Jewels"
The easiest way to update your style and show off your crafting is to wear your creations. Today we're making all sorts of trendy jewelry. We begin with a bottle cap necklace. D

5:30 pm

Travel with Kids"The Florida Keys"
The Florida Keys has been the subject of mystery and intrigue for many decades. Closer to Cuba than to the other United States, Key West is known for its independent spirit. Check it out by train in a tour of the sites, by boat at sunset and by bike. D

Rick Steves' Europe Classics"Israel"
Rick visits Jerusalem, home to ancient holy sites of Jews, Christians, Muslims and Armenians. He also travels to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jericho and the desert mountain fortress of Masada.G

9:00 pm

Rudy Maxa's World"Tahiti & Bora Bora"
For sheer tropical splendor, the islands of Tahiti and Bora Bora stand alone. Hyper blue lagoons, white-sand beaches, fish of every shape, size and color, as well as a generous and welcoming people make these islands favorite destinations for travelers from around the world. Lush aerial photography is a highlight of this episode. D

Pati's Mexican Table"Mexican Picnic"
What's on the menu at a typical Mexican picnic? Are some foods, like hot dogs and hamburgers, universal? Turn your backyard into a little slice of Mexico by tweaking some old stand-bys. Recipes will include: Ancho Chile Mexican Hamburgers with Lime Aioli; Pickled Onion and Potato Salad; Garabatos or "Scribbles" Cookies. D

11:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe Classics"Israel"
Rick visits Jerusalem, home to ancient holy sites of Jews, Christians, Muslims and Armenians. He also travels to the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jericho and the desert mountain fortress of Masada.G